Stone Dorset Map

About Stone

Stone, a Dorset hamlet, lies in the gentle embrace of the South West. It lies 1.0 km north-west of Wimborne Minster (from Wimborne Minster: bearing 310°T, OS grid SU 001 006). The land around Stone breathes a quiet pastoral air, where chalk soils encourage the hardy growth of grasses and the occasional ancient oak, their branches etched against the pale morning light. Historically, Stone’s existence has been tied to the fertile plains and the slow, meandering courses of local streams, providing sustenance and a place for dwellings to gather. Today, the village retains a sense of peaceful habitation, its houses often displaying the mellow tones of local brick and flint, harmonising with the surrounding countryside. The air here often carries the faint, earthy scent of well-tended gardens and the distant hum of agricultural life.

About This Stone Map Page

Explore Stone, Dorset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.805514, -1.999168. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.